This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure for more details. In a few short days we are heading to the temple to have our fifth baby sealed to us, Baby Lincoln. (Or “Winky Woo” as Norah calls him.) Having all 5 of my kiddos in the sealing room with Josh and… [Read More]

Special thanks to Deseret Industries for sponsoring this post. This post also contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Wondering how to do Halloween on the cheap? Yeah, me too. When Deseret Industries asked me to put together a Halloween costume at one of their stores, I immediately thought that I would be… [Read More]

You start off the journey with faith. And when all is said and done and your babies have arrived, it’s easy to look back and see the spiritual strides you made and the faith you expressed. But what about the middle of the journey? What about in the trenches? What keeps you going in the thick of… [Read More]

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure for more details. Months before she ever made an adoption plan for her baby, Sage (Norah’s birth mama) asked me to throw her a gender reveal party for the little June Baby she was carrying. I was so excited to find out what she… [Read More]

Thanks for stopping by! Did you catch Lisa’s post about baby thermometers? Check it out. I’m wrapping up the month-long series for Baby Safety Month sponsored by Owlet. I have 5 kids. When our youngest (Lincoln) was born, I had an 18-month-old little girl (Norah) and a 3-year-old little boy (Jack Jack) as well as an… [Read More]

In June, we adopted our fifth beautiful baby. He makes my heart go pitter-patter. His name is Lincoln and he is so scrumptious. Scrumptious …and colicky. We didn’t sleep for almost 3 months, but he has since turned the corner and has discovered how wonderful it is to not cry 24/7 and is even auditioning… [Read More]

> This sponsored post is brought to you by Deseret Industries. Oh my word. I remember my mom singing this ^^^ song when it was time for us to go back to school. She knew we needed the change and the routine. And I’m sure she needed less fighting. I’m totally there with her this… [Read More]

If you wake up on Mother’s Day and think that you should be pampered and spoiled and celebrated to the nines, you’re probably going to have a miserable day. If your happiness on this day depends on the flowers you receive or accolades written in over-priced cards, you’re going to be disappointed. If a successful… [Read More]

My friend Laurel recently sent me a message asking if I would help her with a special project. I got to know Laurel when she was involved in filming the Time Out For Women video that I got to be part of. So, I trust her. And it’s a good thing I trust her because… [Read More]

I'm Lindsey Redfern. My husband and I are the proud parents of four seriously adorable boys and one gorgeous little girl through open adoption. I am also a silversmith at Charmed Collections. As an infertility survivor and open adoption advocate, I'm here to offer help, hope, and humor as you navigate the bittersweetness of your journey.